Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Smokey Tan BXC-49
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Rustic Greige (404-4DB), at ΔE 2.83 — very close.
Rustic Greige is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.83 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing Behr to Dutch Boy are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Rustic Greige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.83very close
- LRV
- 29Behr is 27
- Hex
- #9F8F85#9F8C7C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Rustic Greige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oarsman 412-5DBΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Seemingly Perfect 443-4DBΔE 3.01 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Mission Brown 405-4DBΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.